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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 344.90 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 344.90 and 151.70 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 344.90 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/344.90 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 344.90 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 52,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,321.33/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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